Tournament Results

• As tournament results have been difficult to find on our app, we now have this in a new location!
• When you visit the home page on the app, select Golf Information and you will see Tournament Results.
• See image below for further instructions.

Club Championships

• We are looking forward to the club championships this weekend.
• 182 Members will be taking part in the Championship over all 3 days.
• Tee Times for Sunday and Monday will be sent out late in the day following the completion of all of the rounds.
• Tee Time Schedule will be as follows.
  • Saturday – Champ Men, Champ Women, Men’s C, Men’s A, Men’s B
  • Sunday – Champ Men, Champ Women’s, Women’s Flights, Men’s B, Men’s C, Men’s A
  • Monday – Champ Men (3^rd Round), Men’s C, Men’s A, Men’s B, Jr. Flights, Women’s Flights, Champ Men (4^th Round)
• Spectators and Caddies are welcome all three days.
  • Caddies and Spectators will not have access to carts.
  • Members will need to share carts with other competitors.
  • Carts will be first come first serve for all players.

RBC Scramble

• Thanks to all the members who participated in the RBC last Friday. We had a total of 108 players!
• 1^st Place - Dave Jamieson, Matthew Jamies, Daniel Jamieson, Michael McGarragle
• 2^nd Place - Kevin Thompson, Scott Freeman, Pat Scanga, Tom Gallagher
• These teams will be joined by Cam Hadley and Michael Hoover at Bayview on August 25^th with the chance to qualify for the finals at Cabot Cape Breton in the Fall

Husband and Wife Common Law

• Registration closes this Saturday August 2^nd at Midnight.

• The prolonged heat has the turf stressed (especially poa in and around our collars), and some turf has been lost. Please avoid walking on and off the greens in the same areas, and limit traffic to the dead spots that have been re-seeded.
• In case you missed it last week, bunkers will remain closed until after Club Championships and will tentatively begin to open for play Friday August 15.
• The extreme heat has prevented us from executing two topdressing events over the last month, and as a result greens are softer than ideal right now, making the ball marks even worse. Please remember to fix your own and a few others on each and every green.

August Happenings at the Clubhouse

Summer is in full swing, and we’ve got a few exciting events lined up this August to keep you well-fed and refreshed while enjoying everything the club has to offer. Here’s what’s coming up:

Burger & Brew Night – Friday, August 9th | 5:30pm-9:30pm

We’re kicking off a brand-new event this season: Burger & Brew Night! Join us on the patio for an evening of burgers, brews, and great company. For $25, you’ll enjoy a freshly grilled burger and a cold pint of beer. Labatt will be on-site pouring their favourites, so you can sip, sample, and enjoy the summer vibes. No reservations needed—just come hungry and ready to relax with fellow members and friends.

Civic Holiday BBQ – Monday, August 4th

Celebrate the long weekend with a classic clubhouse BBQ. We’ll be grilling all day long, so whether you’re playing a round or just popping by for a bite, we’ll have your BBQ favourites hot and ready. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the Civic Holiday in a casual setting.

Spring Honey Now Available – $12 per jar

Our fresh batch of Spring Honey is now in stock! Harvested from the bees right here at Whitevale, this small- batch honey is bottled with care and always a member favorite. It’s perfect for sweetening your tea, drizzling over toast, or pairing with your summer charcuterie boards. Jars are available for $12 at the clubhouse- be sure to grab yours while supplies last.

New Menu Launch

Due to the launch of the new menu we will not be having any features for the next two weeks including fish and chips Friday. However we will have Prime Rib on Sunday.

We look forward to seeing you at these events and enjoying these summer moments together. Stay tuned for more happenings as we make the most of the season!

If you’re a golfer who needs 3 shots to reach some par 4s, pay special attention to the “set-up” shot in that 3 stroke sequence. The “set-up” shot is the middle one - the centre of the Oreo cookie. Your goal on this shot is not just to advance the ball as far as you can, but rather to place it in a position giving yourself the best possible chance to succeed on the approach shot.

Take the 6^th hole for instance. Let’s assume you’ve hit a good drive, leaving you 200 yards from the green - too far for you to reach. Rather than defaulting to a 3 wood, leaving yourself a scary 25 yard pitch shot off a tight lie, maybe the “right” play on the set-up shot would be to only advance the ball 120 yards. From 80 yards, you’ll be able to make a full swing with a short iron - a much easier proposition than the 25 yard pitch. It’s golf, so there’s no guarantee you’re going to knock that wedge tight, but by dividing that 200 yards into a 120-80 yard sequence, you’ve increased your odds of having a good hole. I’d call that smart golf.

Next week I’ll talk about how to play explosion shots from our new bunkers while the new sand is settling in.

Junior Camps

The Whitevale Junior Camps are intended to be fun, but also to ensure each student becomes a better golfer. The camps run Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm and are offered for junior members 10-18 years old. Beneficial for juniors of all skill levels. Dates: August 18-22. Cost: $545.

Spring Lesson Specials

“Sharpen That Short Game”

3 one-hour lessons focusing on improving your short game, ultimately leading to better scoring. Cost: $240.

“Enter Sandman”

A one-hour sand lesson where we review and work on your fundamentals. Let's turn your weakness into a strength. Cost: $85.

“Swing Thing”

5 one-hour lessons focusing on your full swing. After assessing your swing utilizing Trackman technology, we'll organize a comprehensive plan to make it better. Cost: $395.

“Back On Course”

9 hole playing lesson. There's nowhere better than on the course for me to observe and assess the strengths and weaknesses of your golf game. Split the cost with someone else. Cost: $150.

“Junior Package”

5 one-hour lessons for juniors intent upon developing all aspects of their golf game this Spring. Cost: $295.

*For further information, contact Whitevale Teaching Professional Kevan Goble at 416-873-6984 or kevangoble@gmail.com.